The Republic of Ireland Premier Division on 19.06.2026 presents a tactical duel between St Patrick's Athl. and Sligo Rovers. As St Patrick's Athl. seeks to cement their position at the top, Sligo Rovers is ready to challenge the status quo. Our detailed match prediction includes analysis of playing styles, key player matchups, and expert betting strategies focused on maximizing your potential returns on St Patrick's Athl..
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 32/19 | 40 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 33/17 | 35 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 32/25 | 34 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25/34 | 21 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15/31 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 25/40 | 14 |
Key Player Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 27.09.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 10.08.2025 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 30.05.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 28.02.2025 | 4-3 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 01.11.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 04.08.2024 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 01.04.2024 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 12.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shelbourne | 15.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 08.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 17.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Waterford | Sligo Rovers | 12.06.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Bohemians | 29.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Sligo Rovers | 22.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Galway United | 16.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Sligo Rovers | 08.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | 01.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Waterford | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Sligo Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. VS Sligo Rovers
Last 20 Matches Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers
Bookies' predictions
St Patrick's Athl.
Betting Intelligence: St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athletic host Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, and honestly, this one feels like a foregone conclusion before a ball is even kicked. But stick with me, because there's more to this game than the obvious gap on the table.
St Pat's sit second with 35 points from 20 games. Sligo are ninth with just 19. That's a 16-point chasm, and it tells a very clear story about where both clubs are right now.
The head-to-head record backs up that gap completely. St Pat's have won their last four home league meetings against Sligo. They hammered them 4-1 back in April this year at Richmond Park. Before that, 3-0. These are not close encounters — they are routine dismantlings.
Here's what you need to watch for though. Sligo's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've conceded four goals in each of their last two away trips — a 4-0 loss at Waterford and a 4-1 battering at St Pat's earlier this season. Their goal difference stands at minus 16 for the campaign. That is a defensive unit in crisis.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that St Pat's are some all-conquering force either. They've been inconsistent in patches. Two losses to Shamrock Rovers, a defeat at Dundalk, a home loss to Shelbourne. But at home against weaker opposition? They are relentless. Ryan Edmondson has eight goals in 20 games and carries a genuine threat every time he touches the ball.
The surprising statistical insight here? Sligo's top scorer W. Fitzgerald has just four goals all season. That is their only consistent attacking threat. When you compare that to Edmondson's output, the mismatch in attacking quality is stark.
The odds say it all. St Pat's are 1.29 to win, and I actually think that represents fair value given everything the data is screaming. The draw at 4.80 is tempting for brave souls, but Sligo at 11.50 to win? Leave it alone.
My bold prediction is St Pat's to win and both teams NOT to score — backing the home side to keep a clean sheet looks genuinely smart here. Sligo simply don't have the firepower to hurt them. Edmondson to score anytime at whatever price you can find is the bet I'd be building my slip around.
St Pat's win. Comfortably. Don't overthink it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sargeant | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 67 kg |
| S. Blaney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| C. McHugh | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 85 |
| A. Meekison | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
| C. Harkin | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Esua | Cameroon | 29 | Defender | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| R. Brush | England | 41 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | n/a |
| R. O'Kane | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Denham | Wales | 24 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| Sean Stewart | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Quirk | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Nolan | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hakiki | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. McElroy | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Patton | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| David Jonathan | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. McDonagh | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Priosti | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers match odds
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